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Leaking Raditor Fluid_HELP

Old 10-16-07, 08:53 AM
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I've notice that there is a small puddle of raditor fluid after I've driven the car on my 95LS. After further inspection under neath the engine, it's coming from above the oil filter. There is radiator fluid residue around the oil filter and above it. Does anyone know where it's leaking from? Water pump seal?

Any information is appreciated? I'm having to refill my over resevoir about every week. I drive the car daily and every time after I park the car, I can see the drip. I inspected the radiator and all hoses and there is no indication of leakage.

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Sounds like a watepump problem.
Old 10-16-07, 12:29 PM
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yup, waterpump or gasket issue.
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puredrifter,

are you talking about the head gasket or water pump gasket
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Originally Posted by tony400
puredrifter,

are you talking about the head gasket or water pump gasket
water pump gasket OR failing water pump.

head gasket wouldnt leak OUTSIDE the motor, it would be leaking into the combustion chamber, creating smoke or the "milkshake" effect on the oil.
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